Position Summary:
The Safety and Training Program Coordinator assists in the coordination, delivery, and administration of NUCA’s national safety programs, training initiatives, and workforce development services. This position plays a key role in expanding NUCA’s NCCER accreditation program, supporting chapters with instructor and evaluator certification, and helping members access safety and workforce resources that strengthen the underground utility construction industry.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about workforce training, safety culture, and member service.

Key Responsibilities: Safety Program Support

• Coordinate national safety program logistics, materials, and communications, including Safety Directors Forum, Safety Ambassadors, and NUCA Safety Awards.
• Assist in the development and distribution of bilingual safety collateral, toolbox talks, and compliance resources.
• Maintain and update safety content within NUCA’s learning and resource platforms.
• Track safety training activities and compile data for national reporting and recognition programs.

Workforce Development & NCCER Coordination

• Support the rollout and compliance of NUCA’s NCCER Accreditation and Assessment Center.
• Assist with scheduling, recordkeeping, and certification processing for instructors, performance evaluators, and chapters participating in the NCCER program.
• Serve as a primary contact for chapter workforce development inquiries, helping them implement training or career awareness programs (e.g., Dozer Days, school outreach, career days).
• Coordinate with the Director of Safety to manage instructor/evaluator credential renewals and performance tracking.

Program & Member Support

• Provide administrative and technical support to national committees related to Safety and Workforce Development.
• Assist with communications, surveys, and reports for committee meetings and workforce initiatives.
• Support data collection and documentation for grants, workforce partnerships, and career pathway projects.
• Help maintain the workforce and safety program pages on NUCA’s website.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Construction Management, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in workforce training, safety coordination, or association/member services.
• Familiarity with NCCER or other industry credentialing programs preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and customer-service orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams).
• Ability to travel occasionally for conferences, training events, or chapter support.

Work Environment:
This position is based at NUCA’s National Headquarters in Fairfax, VA, with limited remote flexibility. Occasional travel may be required for national events, training sessions, or chapter visits.

About NUCA

NUCA is the leading trade association working solely for the utility construction and excavation industry in the United States. NUCA’s nationwide network of state/regional Chapters and member companies represent utility contractors, excavators, suppliers, manufacturers, and other providers in the water, sewer, gas, electric, treatment plant, telecommunications, and excavation industries. Our mission is to improve the operational proficiency, safety, and industry influence of our members through advocacy, education, and networking. We are a dynamic and growing organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and serving the interests of our members.

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